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Blake Treinen warned by MLB after writing on hat last year

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Blake Treinen warned by MLB after writing on hat last year

Summary

Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen faced scrutiny from Major League Baseball after he wrote Charlie Kirk's name on his hat during a game last September. The inscription occurred following Kirk's assassination and was placed between two cross symbols. MLB issued Treinen a warning regarding its uniform policy against messages on game attire. A similar situation unfolded recently when four Giants pitchers received warnings for writing Bible verses on their hats during Pride Night. Treinen confirmed he was not disciplined but was cautioned that future violations could result in fines. He chose not to wear a Pride-themed hat during the Dodgers' Pride Night game on June 5.

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By the Numbers

•Treinen wrote Charlie Kirk's name on his hat after the activist's death.
•MLB warned Treinen last year about messages on uniforms.
•Similar warnings were issued to Giants pitchers this month.
•Treinen was not disciplined but could face fines for future violations.
•He did not wear the team's Pride-themed hat on June 5.

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12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers reliever was warned by MLB after Charlie Kirk hat message last year

What they're saying

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Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen said he was “chastised” by Major League Baseball last year, after writing Charlie Kirk’s name on his hat in a game following the conservative political activist’s killing.
— Yahoo Sports

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